CBS Seizes Files of Investigative Journalist After Layoffs
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C oncerns surrounding recent layoffs at CBS increased when it was discovered the network made the controversial decision to seize the files, computers, and records of investigative journalist Catherine Herridge , RadarOnline.com has learned.
Herridge lost her job last month when she was included in the widespread layoffs. Herridge's seized files included information on privileged sources. CBS allegedly informed the outgoing reporter that they would decide what if any, files would be returned to her.
The shocking move by CBS has raised alarms and many are calling it an attack on the free press by one of the nation's top media outlets.
According to the Hill , current and former CBS employees were stunned by the news of not only Herridge's firing but also the seizure of her records.
One source told the outlet staffers "are confused why [Herridge] was laid off, as one of the correspondents who broke news regularly and did a lot of original reporting."
Another failed to recall a past instance of the network seizing an outgoing reporter's files. A third noted the "chilling signal" that the move sent remaining CBS employees.
Now, many are questioning who's responsible for pressuring the network to handle Herridge's firing in such an unusual manner.
A former CBS manager, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they have "never heard of anything like this."
The anonymous ex-manager added that in the past, outgoing reporters typically took their files and office contents with them. Moreover, the former employee branded the confiscation of the reporter's files an "outrageous" move that endangered sources.
The move has not only alarmed former and current network employees but also unions.
A SAG-AFTRA source said the network's "very unusual” actions heightened concerns surrounding journalism and confidentiality. A union spokesperson added, "It is a matter of principle."
"It is a matter of serious concern. We are considering all of our options."
At the time of her firing, Herridge, who was known to be a "middle-of-the-road" reporter was said to be working on several stories on D.C. politics, including the controversial Hur report on Joe Biden ' s mishandling of classified documents from his time as vice president, as well as the Biden alleged corruption scandal and Hunter Biden 's laptop.
Despite pushback from top network executives, including president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews , Herridge continued to pursue the stories.
The network defended their decision to include the former Fox News report in company layoffs as painful but necessary amid declining revenue.
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No, they wouldn't prosecute their enemies or suppress legitimate news stories. / S
Maybe Herridge was simply off topic.
CBS likely doesn't want their network associated with Republican nutjob conspiracy theories
No, they would rather concentrate on Democrat nutjob conspiracy theories like Russian collusion; the Steele Dossier; Hunter Biden's laptop being Russian disinformation; the civil suits against Trump in New York (where no amount of evidence was going to get Trump off. The outcomes were predetermined by the TDS leftist judges and jury); and continuously trying to prove Brandon is mentally competent.
That is so much better./S
The Republicans have known the contents of hunter biden's laptop for years now
why haven't they let the public in on these 'damning' secrets ?
lol
Give it time John. Once Trump is elected and the Republicans gain control of both the House and Senate, the truth is going to begin coming out about the dastardly Dems
They certainly don't want anything that could put Biden in a bad light. This appears to be more about Biden's DOJ than CBS.
Herridge is an actual reporter who tries to discover the truth and report it. Unfortunately for her and the country, her employer and pretty much every other media company believe her job is to provide public relations for the Democratic Party.
She must have some very damning information on the Bidens for this to happen.
More info on this attack on freedom of speech and protecting sources.
Once again the left fails to understand the same tactics could be used against their favorite purveyors of disinformation.
Opinion: CBS faces uproar after seizing investigative journalist’s files (msn.com)